I am running the Flying Pig marathon this May in Cincinnati! Does anyone have a restaurant suggestion for a pre race meal? We will have a car and are staying near the airport but I am happy to drive a little bit if necessary. I am looking for healthy, non greasy Italian food. My tummy tends to be sensitive on race day so I am little worried, this is my first out of town marathon.

Any other suggestions about the race are always appreciated too.

Thanks!!!

Hoban

President For Life

posted: 3/11/2012 at 10:30 PM

The Montgomery Inn...the one on the River. Ribs. If you go anywhere else or eat anything else you'd be quite foolish!!!

I grew up on Cincy but have not lived there in a long time. I do go visit family often. I also agree with the idea of going down to the Newport area.

As far as the race, I ran it in 2010. A well organized event and a lot of fun. That year we had a torrential rain right up to the start time and then a light rain most of the race. It was still enjoyable. Of course you have the hills to contend with but most people prepare for that going in. Something that caught me off guard were the bridges. The first bridge going into Kentucky was moving under my feet because of the cadence. I think it is just a couple of miles into the race. I though for a second my legs were buckling as if I was going to pass out. It really freaked me out. Luckily a woman running next to me saw the panic on my face and reassured me that it was the bridge and not me. Quite strange.

Have a great time!

"Stadiums are for spectators. We runners have nature and that is much better."
Juha "the Cruel" Väätäinen